What happens when a person doesn't clean their tongue for a month?
A month without tongue cleaning will likely result in bad breath, said Dr Vartika Kumari, specialist in Dental Medicine. "Tongue has...papillae where food, dead cells and microbes can hide. If buildup isn't removed, it forms perfect condition for bacteria to multiply," she added. Bacteria can spread to gums and teeth, causing irritation, gingivitis, cavities. It can also disturb saliva balance.